15 Nutrisystem Dinners with Over 15 Grams of Protein
Article posted in: Nutrisystem for Men
Protein brings the power to your healthy diet. It is the source of energy you need to fuel busy days and it fills you up, so you feel satisfied for hours after you eat. Protein is also more thermogenic than carbohydrates and fats (meaning it requires more energy for digesting and absorbing). This means that you’ll burn more calories eating a high-protein food compared to something higher in carbs and fat.
Lucky for you, the Nutrisystem menu offers a tempting variety of high-protein dinners. To help you find your new favorite meal, we put together a list of 15 delicious, protein-packed Nutrisystem dinners that come with over 15 grams of the good stuff!
1. Chicken Parmesan >
Protein: 17 grams
You can enjoy the popular Italian restaurant meal and stay on track to your weight loss goal. It has everything you expect: a full portion of breaded chicken breast topped with zesty tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and a heap of real spaghetti. Pair it with a fresh green salad and you’ll dine like you would at the local trattoria.
2. Roasted Turkey Medallions >
Protein: 22 grams
When you want hearty, high-protein dinners that fill you up, stock up on this comfort food classic. The slow-roasted, white-meat turkey is covered in savory turkey gravy and comes with a side of creamy mashed potatoes. “I like this one so much I could eat each night,” says Jeffrey, a Nutrisystem customer.
3. Salisbury Steak with Mac and Cheese >
Protein: 22 grams
Imagine sitting down to a dinner of hearty beef covered in mushroom gravy and a side of creamy mac and cheese with no worries about busting your diet. Well, now you can with this version of the appetite-pleasing meal that we crafted just for people who don’t want to eat light to lose weight.
4. Meatloaf Sandwich >
Protein: 18 grams
A tender, chargrilled meatloaf patty is served atop a whole grain bun for a smart and savory sandwich that is high in both protein and fiber.
5. Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo >
Protein: 18 grams
If you love pasta and creamy cheese sauce (we do!), this version is sure to become a regular item on your order list. It comes with lots of tender white meat chicken, so you get plenty of protein along with the belly-filling fettuccine. Try mixing in your own steamed vegetables such as broccoli or mushrooms for extra flavor and fiber.
6. Hearty Inspirations Chicken Pot Sticker Stir-Fry >
Protein: 20 grams
This Asian-style entrée features a colorful medley of crisp vegetables with savory chicken pot sticker dumplings, all covered in our signature spicy chili ginger sauce. It’s a hot meal that makes losing weight taste great!
7. Artichoke And Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast >
Protein: 17 grams
Why bother with greasy takeout when you can have this delicious meal at home whenever you want it? This decadent dinner features seasoned chicken breast stuffed with artichokes, spinach and a blend of cheeses. It’s a gourmet dish that’s ready in minutes!
8. Hearty Inspirations Lemon Caper Chicken >
Protein: 32 grams (Over 55% more protein than our standard dinners.*)
For many of us, a pasta dinner brings us back to those happy times of home-cooked meals and family gathered around the dinner table. We’ve remade the classic meal with linguine pasta, tender strips of char-grilled chicken breast and a hearty helping of mushrooms and peas. It’s even simmered in a tasty lemon caper sauce.
9. Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast >
Protein: 26 grams
What would this list of high-protein dinners be without chicken breast? When you’re ready for a meal that fills you up and keeps you satisfied for hours, make yourself this tender roasted chicken breast stuffed with creamy cheese and broccoli. Seasoned with rosemary, it’s a gourmet dish that’s worthy of a fancy restaurant menu! Best of all, it’s ready in minutes, so you don’t have to wait to enjoy a delicious dinner.
10. Mac and Cheese with Turkey Sausage >
Protein: 16 grams
Mac and cheese fans will love the noodles bathed in creamy cheddar sauce that are the heart of this dish. Plus, it comes with chunks of savory turkey sausage, so you get a hefty serving of protein, too.
11. Hearty Inspirations Merlot Beef With Root Vegetables >
Protein: 20 grams (More protein than our standard dinners.*)
If you have a craving for steakhouse flavor, this will be one of your favorite high-protein dinners. It combines thick-cut beef, rustic root vegetables, potatoes and rosemary all simmered in a rich red wine reduction.
12. Santa Fe Style Chicken >
Protein: 17 grams
Zesty tomato sauce brings authentic flavor to this chicken dinner that comes with hearty beans, bell peppers and sweet corn. Pair it with fresh vegetables and a side of salsa (a Free food!) and you’ve got a fiesta for your taste buds.
13. Hearty Inspirations Swedish-Style Meatballs With Green Beans >
Protein: 25 grams
Our hearty Swedish-style meatballs are cooked to perfection and smothered in a savory mushroom cream sauce over tender fettuccine pasta and crisp green beans,
14. Asian-Style Salmon With Pasta >
Protein: 31 grams
Restaurant-quality salmon fillet is cooked to perfection and topped with a sweet soy-ginger glaze. We serve it over and Asian-inspired pasta and a colorful medley of carrots, peppers and edamame.
15. Beef And Veal Tortelloni >
Protein: 25 grams
If you love sitting down to a satisfying Sunday dinner any day of the week, this stuffed pasta dish ticks all the boxes. You get cheese tortelloni filled with real parmesan and tender beef and veal, all cooked to perfection in our signature marinara sauce. We top it off with tender strips of beef for even more satisfying protein.
In addition to these high-protein dinners, Nutrisystem offers an extensive menu of delicious breakfasts, lunches and snacks. We even deliver them directly to your door for ultimate convenience! Check out our meal plans or shop our a la carte menu! >
*Hearty dinners with extra protein contain 20-32g protein vs. standard dinners at 8-22g protein.